I totally expected a top 4 defenseman. Being that most teams are only a few points out of the playoffs, were probably on the fence about being sellers. Prices were most likely to high. I m Happy about Jagr, didn't cost us much for a much improved PP presence

I totally expected a top 4 defenseman. Being that most teams are only a few points out of the playoffs were probably on the fence about being sellers. Prices were most likely to high. I m Happy about Jagr, didn't cost of much for a much improved PP presence

Not many defensemen got dealt today, and the B's clearly needed one so it's probably the best PC could do.

I don't think it's a bad pickup--under the circumstances, as you mention, it was probably the best the team could do (unless you wanted Ryan O'Byrne). I don't expect very much out of Redden, but (kind of like the Benoit Pouliot pickup) it's a cheap gamble. Given the current situation for the Bruins, I'd roll the dice with him. For a 7th rounder, what do they have to lose?

O'Byrne went for a 4'th. Would have much preferred they beat that offer and got him instead.

No. I've watched O'Byrne all year. He stinks. He cannot keep up with NHL forwards and takes continuous minor penalties trying. Avs fans are celebrating getting a 4th for him. If PC is settling for a depth defensmen, then Redden is a good choice and he was practically free.

I totally expected a top 4 defenseman. Being that most teams are only a few points out of the playoffs, were probably on the fence about being sellers. Prices were most likely to high. I m Happy about Jagr, didn't cost us much for a much improved PP presence

Your expectations were too high. PC's big move was getting Jagr. He got a depth FW in Daugavins. I was expecting that his next move would be a depth Dman and that's what we got.

You've gotta have 8 or 9 d-men ready for the playoff run when rosters are expanded and injuries happen. Even with Krug and Bartkowski, it doesn't hurt to have Redden there for depth.

Same thing with the forwards, if you can't get a star (Jagr is close), then have some depth. I actually excited to see the Junk Yard Dog, Soderberg, Pandopho, Caron, Spooner, etc. compete for a playoff roster spot. Someone should step up. I have faith someone will.

Not many defensemen got dealt today, and the B's clearly needed one so it's probably the best PC could do.

I don't think it's a bad pickup--under the circumstances, as you mention, it was probably the best the team could do (unless you wanted Ryan O'Byrne). I don't expect very much out of Redden, but (kind of like the Benoit Pouliot pickup) it's a cheap gamble. Given the current situation for the Bruins, I'd roll the dice with him. For a 7th rounder, what do they have to lose?

As always, good insight from everyone's favorite Hab's fan...and I'm not being facetious.